Magical Medievalism
Forgive the language, Mom! It's time for me to break some bad news to ya, kid. Whether you like it or not, you have been someone's worst nightmare. You might not even know it, but I can guarantee you there is someone in the world who wishes they'd never met you. While I'd like to …
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Do you have a hero? If so, what is it about them that has earned your admiration? Like most kids, my heroes were big and flashy. They wore capes, they could sing, they could act, and they had the love of millions of fans. I never questioned why I seemed to only look at celebrities …
I grew up reading DC and Marvel, watching animated series about Batman and the X-Men, and rushing to the theater for each new incarnation of my favorite heroes. I've even gone as far as cosplaying with my family at the San Diego Comic Con (which was a blast)! There's an air of encouragement that comes …
Every Wednesday of Black History Month I will be featuring stories of everyday heroism that have helped to reshape the world. Whether they be writers, activists, or people who were just fed up, these icons are people I hope you'll never forget. I'm ashamed to say I didn't learn Marsha P. Johnson's story until recently. …
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Yesterday, a huge number of Americans took to the polls for the Midterm Elections. The lines were long and in many cases the machines were down, or not working correctly. Add to the scenario the emotional weight of the event, and you've certainly created the perfect storm for an anxiety attack. And yet, we still …
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